NATALIE
The two men lock eyes like there is a silent battle going on between them. Neither flinch or yield.
I let out a long, dramatic sigh and clap my hands once. "Well, that was intense."
Lemuel finally breaks away, his jaw tight as he strides toward me. "I need to speak with you, Natalie."
I glance at Redhead who is still radiating danger like a coiled spring. "Can you wait for me at the car, Dr. Robert?"
To my relief, he doesn't argue. He just gives Lemuel one last look, hard enough to scorch before turning on his heel and walking out without a word.
"I don't know what the f**k just happened, but there's no way I'm releasing those bodies to him." Lemuel snaps, his voice edged with disbelief.
"I know." I say, keeping my tone calm.
He shakes his head. "I'm not even sure he's rea
